The Obidient Movement has threatened to embark on nationwide protest if a human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, is not released with immediate effect. Henzodaily reported that a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti ordered that Farotimi be remanded following allegations of defaming a prominent legal figure and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, … Read more
December 4, 2024 Nigeria should move beyond women inclusion by 2027 – Speaker Abbas …as UN honours Speaker for gender-friendly leadership The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed his belief that the call for empowerment of women in the development of society will go beyond calls for their … Read more
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored development partners and other stakeholders to bridge systemic inequalities and foster an inclusive, unbiased financial system that benefits all Nigerians irrespective of gender or geography. In this regard, he identified some unsettling gaps yawning for serious attention, including low penetration of digital financial services among women, … Read more
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) recently launched an online self-service modifications portal. The portal allows Nigerians to update their NIN details, including their name, phone number, date of birth, and address from home. This is great news for anyone who has been wondering how to correct a mistake on NIN. The NIMC logo and … Read more
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has expressed his strong desire for Amad Diallo to extend his contract and remain at Old Trafford. Amad Diallo currently has a deal with Manchester United that runs until next summer, with Manchester United holding an option for an additional year. During a recent press conference ahead of the Premier … Read more
Adeola Adeyemo, a student teacher at the Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijebu Ode has been arrested by the Ogun State command of the Nigeria Police Force over her connection with an incident that resulted in an 11-year-old pupil losing her right eye. The injured pupil, Alao Idera, is a sixth-grade student at Owiwi … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has recalled the suspended NEC chairman Mr. Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN)The Secretary-General of the forum, Malam Murtala Aliyu, confirmed this development via a statement released to the press on WednesdayOsuman battle began following the ACF’s stance on supporting northern politicians rather than President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections Henzodaily.ng … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has departed South Africa following his participation in the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission session, which he co-chaired alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The meeting focused on deepening bilateral relations, particularly in areas such as economic development, security, and cultural exchange. Both leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between their nations, discussing … Read more
Nollywood faces a heavy blow as it is reported that the international movie streaming platform ‘Netflix’ has announced their cancellation of its Nigerian Originals eight years after it was launched. According to NollyWire, Netflix ceased operating in Nigeria since November 2024, and had cut off the financial backing that streaming platforms had been … Read more
Chairman/chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) has said that 14,480 suspected drug traffickers were arrested between January and October 2024. Marwa, who stated this on Wednesday while briefing members of the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs, who were on oversight visit to the … Read more